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As the CEO and Editor of JourneyWoman, Carolyn is a passionate advocate for women’s travel and living the life of your dreams. She leads JourneyWoman’s team of writers and chairs the JourneyWoman Women’s Advisory Council and Women’s Speaker’s Bureau. In March 2023, she was named one of the most influential women in travel by TravelPulse and was the recipient of a SATW travel writing award in September 2023.
She has been featured in the New York Times, The Toronto Star and Zoomer as a solo travel expert, and speaks at women’s travel conferences around the world. She is the chair of the Canadian chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), a member of Women’s Travel Leaders and a Herald for the Transformational Travel Council (TTC). In 2012 she was ranked among the top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada; she’s also a Co-Active Life Coach and mom of Alyxandra. Sometimes she sleeps. A bit.
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Read the latest from Carolyn
One Solo Traveller’s Extraordinary Journey of Walking the World
Inspired by the women who came before her, adventurous solo traveller Angela Maxwell shares lessons from her courageous walk around the world.
Sunshine and Solace at Bahamas Luxury Resort Caerula Mar Club
It doesn’t get more luxurious than Caerula Mar Club in the Bahamas, ideal for solo women who that want to escape the crowds.
Connect With Solo Travelers at a Local JourneyWoman Meetup
Starting in April, we’re hosting local JourneyWoman meetups to connect women who love solo travel.
Cambodian Author Loung Ung: A Call to Action For Women
Meet Loung Ung, a life-long activist, solo traveller, and author of ‘First They Killed My Father, a 2017 movie directed by Angelina Jolie.
20 Less-Travelled Places For Women Over 50 to Explore
Get your map out and explore these 20 less-travelled places, based on recommendations from our readers and the JourneyWoman Women’s Advisory Council.
The Power of Positivity With Mindfulness Expert Caren Osten
Mindfulness expert Caren Osten is speaking at Women’s Travel Wisdom, co-hosted by JourneyWoman™ and Girls’ Guide to Paris, in October 2022.
10 Expert Tips for Women to Find the Perfect Long Stay
With longer stays dominating the vacation rental market, these 10 expert tips will help women find safe, cost-effective homestays.
JourneyWoman International Women’s Day 2022 Photo Exhibition Winners
In our 2022 International Women’s Day photo exhibition, we recognize the women who have made our travel experiences meaningful.
The Power of Women in Travel: Five Stories of Women Helping Women
Featuring five women-owned tourism businesses that have been supporting women, communities and wildlife during the pandemic.
12+ Ways to Empower Women When You Travel
From hiring women to donating menstrual supplies, here are 12 things we can do to support and empower women through travel.
Introducing the JourneyWoman 2022 Women’s Travel Advisory Council
Introducing our 2022 JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Advisory Council, which helps women prepare for post-pandemic travel.
10 Packing Tips for Antarctica From a Polar Expert
Lifelong adventurer Franny Bergschneider shares her top 10 packing tips for Antarctica for adventurous women.
International Women’s Day 2022: The Women Who Guide Us on Our Travels
For our annual IWD photography exhibition, we celebrate the women who guide us on our journeys and make travel more meanngful.
Travel Advisor Roundtable: Insurance + Trends
Join JourneyWoman’s March 22 Travel Advisor Roundtable with three experienced travel advisors to help women prepare for future travel.